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A spokeswoman from BIS confirmed planning was underway, but said few details were available to share with us at this time.

"BIS has been exploring how the public and private sector can work together to help SMEs make the most of the opportunities digital technology can offer, and how this can help firms achieve economic growth,” she said.

“This is currently being developed and we are securing the commitment of partners who can help deliver this work.”

What she did confirm, however, was the programme would launch during 2013.

The news comes as the government revealed its Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) – aiming to help small businesses create technologies to support the public sector – has generated over £100m worth of contracts since its launch in 2009.

Some of the successful technologies already developed and purchased by public sector organisations include mobile security technology for the Home Office and assistive learning software for BIS.

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